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Thomas Elroy Davis Jr.

Case from Marcola, OR dated Jun 23, 1970

Victim Details

Name

Thomas Elroy Davis, Jr.

Gender

Male

City

Marcola

State

OR

Date Of Death

1970-06-23

Age At Death

21

First Name

Thomas

Last Name

Elroy Davis Jr.

Last Updated

07/11/2026

Case Description

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In the summer of 1970, a roadside encounter in the small community of Marcola, Oregon, tragically cut short the life of 21-year-old Thomas Elroy Davis Jr. On June 23rd of that year, a dispute erupted between Davis and another man, Robert Wayne Danielson, culminating in a fatal act of violence. The argument escalated to a point where Danielson brandished a firearm and shot Davis, ending his life.

Following the shooting, the wheels of justice began to turn, though not without complications. ...

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Links to Additional Sources (2)

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Robert Wayne Danielson - Wikipedia

Thomas Elroy Davis Jr. (1948-1970) - Memorials - Find a Grave

Forum Posts (3)

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